December weather forecast
Dalton, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dalton, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Dalton in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C). An average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Dalton is 86%.

Rainfall

In Dalton, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dalton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dalton, during December, snow falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow. In Dalton, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.3 days and aggregates up to 46.38" (1178mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dalton, New York, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dalton, is 33.6°F (0.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dalton, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Dalton, in December, snow falls for 17.6 days, with typically accumulated 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dalton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dalton is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Dalton.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dalton, NY

Average temperature in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Dalton, NY

Average pressure in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dalton, NY

Average wind speed in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Dalton, NY

Average humidity in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Dalton, NY

Average rainfall in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Dalton, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dalton, NY

Average snowfall in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dalton, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dalton, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dalton, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dalton, NY

Average UV index in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dalton, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Dalton, NY

Average visibility in December - Dalton, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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